Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, but Supreme Court Appeal Likely
A federal appeals court upheld a ban on TikTok, set to take effect in January 2024, citing national security concerns based on evidence of data collection and potential Chinese government influence, affecting over 170 million U.S. users; however, the Supreme Court could overturn the ban.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, but Supreme Court Appeal Likely
A federal appeals court upheld a ban on TikTok, set to take effect in January 2024, citing national security concerns based on evidence of data collection and potential Chinese government influence, affecting over 170 million U.S. users; however, the Supreme Court could overturn the ban.
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52% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok
A US federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake by January 19, 2024, citing national security concerns about data collection and content manipulation; the decision could be appealed to the Supreme Court.
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok
A US federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake by January 19, 2024, citing national security concerns about data collection and content manipulation; the decision could be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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48% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds Law That Could Ban TikTok
A US appeals court upheld a law that could ban TikTok in the US by January 19, 2025, unless its Chinese parent company sells it, rejecting arguments that it violated the First and Fifth Amendments. TikTok plans to appeal.
US Appeals Court Upholds Law That Could Ban TikTok
A US appeals court upheld a law that could ban TikTok in the US by January 19, 2025, unless its Chinese parent company sells it, rejecting arguments that it violated the First and Fifth Amendments. TikTok plans to appeal.
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36% Bias Score
EU Probes TikTok's Role in Annulled Romanian Election
The European Commission urgently requested information from TikTok concerning its alleged role in the annulled first round of the Romanian presidential elections, fueled by concerns of foreign interference, particularly from a state actor potentially manipulating the platform's algorithm.
EU Probes TikTok's Role in Annulled Romanian Election
The European Commission urgently requested information from TikTok concerning its alleged role in the annulled first round of the Romanian presidential elections, fueled by concerns of foreign interference, particularly from a state actor potentially manipulating the platform's algorithm.
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48% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Divestment
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner by January 19, potentially banning it in the US, despite the app's appeal and President-elect Trump's unexpected support, raising national security concerns.
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Divestment
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner by January 19, potentially banning it in the US, despite the app's appeal and President-elect Trump's unexpected support, raising national security concerns.
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36% Bias Score
"EU Freezes TikTok Data Amid Allegations of Russian Interference in Romanian Elections"
"Following Romanian intelligence reports alleging Russian interference, the EU froze TikTok data related to the presidential campaign of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round using an exclusively social media-based campaign, prompting concerns about foreign influe...
"EU Freezes TikTok Data Amid Allegations of Russian Interference in Romanian Elections"
"Following Romanian intelligence reports alleging Russian interference, the EU froze TikTok data related to the presidential campaign of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round using an exclusively social media-based campaign, prompting concerns about foreign influe...
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56% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold by Chinese Owner
A US appeals court upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, prioritizing national security over free speech concerns raised by the app, which boasts 170 million American users.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold by Chinese Owner
A US appeals court upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, prioritizing national security over free speech concerns raised by the app, which boasts 170 million American users.
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48% Bias Score
Tribunal confirma ley que podría prohibir TikTok en Estados Unidos
Un tribunal de apelaciones de Estados Unidos confirmó una ley que podría prohibir TikTok en Estados Unidos para enero de 2025 a menos que su empresa matriz china, ByteDance, la venda, rechazando los argumentos de TikTok de que la ley era inconstitucional.
Tribunal confirma ley que podría prohibir TikTok en Estados Unidos
Un tribunal de apelaciones de Estados Unidos confirmó una ley que podría prohibir TikTok en Estados Unidos para enero de 2025 a menos que su empresa matriz china, ByteDance, la venda, rechazando los argumentos de TikTok de que la ley era inconstitucional.
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44% Bias Score
"TikTok Appeals US Sale Mandate to Supreme Court"
"TikTok is appealing a US law to the Supreme Court, arguing it violates free speech, after a Washington appeals court upheld the law aimed at preventing data collection risks from TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance."
"TikTok Appeals US Sale Mandate to Supreme Court"
"TikTok is appealing a US law to the Supreme Court, arguing it violates free speech, after a Washington appeals court upheld the law aimed at preventing data collection risks from TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance."
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Court Annuls Presidential Election Amid Foreign Interference Concerns
Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to evidence of foreign interference in the campaign of nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu, who won using a massive, coordinated TikTok campaign funded by nearly €1 million in undeclared spending, according to intelligen...
Romanian Court Annuls Presidential Election Amid Foreign Interference Concerns
Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to evidence of foreign interference in the campaign of nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu, who won using a massive, coordinated TikTok campaign funded by nearly €1 million in undeclared spending, according to intelligen...
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56% Bias Score
US Court Upholds Law Allowing TikTok Ban
A US appeals court upheld a law allowing a TikTok ban in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, citing national security concerns over data access and algorithm manipulation; ByteDance argues this violates free speech.
US Court Upholds Law Allowing TikTok Ban
A US appeals court upheld a law allowing a TikTok ban in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, citing national security concerns over data access and algorithm manipulation; ByteDance argues this violates free speech.
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44% Bias Score
Murder Suspect Apprehended After Three Years, Thanks to TikTok Video
Benjamin Robert "Bambi" Williams, accused of the 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested in Mexico City after being identified from a TikTok video and has been extradited to the US to face charges of premeditated murder and child abuse.
Murder Suspect Apprehended After Three Years, Thanks to TikTok Video
Benjamin Robert "Bambi" Williams, accused of the 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested in Mexico City after being identified from a TikTok video and has been extradited to the US to face charges of premeditated murder and child abuse.
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44% Bias Score